Female Therapists in Fairfield County, CT
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Stacie Handel
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Trumbull, CT 06611 (Online Only)
I am an experienced Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who believes that each family and individual seeks therapy for different needs. I have worked with children, teenagers, adults, couples and families in various levels of care. I have facilitated multiple therapeutic groups with a focus on DBT, CBT, family systems, shame resilience, and body acceptance. I practice from a systemic lens when working with individuals or families. I focus therapy on self-esteem, self-worth, intrapersonal and interpersonal communication, empowerment and fostering relationships.
I am an experienced Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who believes that each family and individual seeks therapy for different needs. I have worked with children, teenagers, adults, couples and families in various levels of care. I have facilitated multiple therapeutic groups with a focus on DBT, CBT, family systems, shame resilience, and body acceptance. I practice from a systemic lens when working with individuals or families. I focus therapy on self-esteem, self-worth, intrapersonal and interpersonal communication, empowerment and fostering relationships.
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Laura Becker
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Newtown, CT 06470 (Online Only)
Welcome! If you’re reading this, I’d imagine that you’re searching not just for any therapist, but one that will be the best fit for you. It takes courage to reach out and although it can seem scary and uncertain, it also provides hope that things can get better. If you’re looking for support and guidance, let’s talk. I provide a 15-minute complimentary phone consultation to learn more about one another. As the owner of CT Affirmative Therapy, I have experience with a diverse client base and am passionately committed to working with those in the LGBTQ+ community on issues related to gender and sexuality.
Welcome! If you’re reading this, I’d imagine that you’re searching not just for any therapist, but one that will be the best fit for you. It takes courage to reach out and although it can seem scary and uncertain, it also provides hope that things can get better. If you’re looking for support and guidance, let’s talk. I provide a 15-minute complimentary phone consultation to learn more about one another. As the owner of CT Affirmative Therapy, I have experience with a diverse client base and am passionately committed to working with those in the LGBTQ+ community on issues related to gender and sexuality.
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Hope Family Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCSW, LPC
Verified Verified
Stratford, CT 06614
Counseling is not one size fits all, thus it is imperative to meet the unique need of each individual in order to achieve healing. Our goal is to provide a safe, accepting, and trusting environment for individuals to explore and identify their own person goals for counseling. This will assist with identifying and managing various ways to improve communication skills, coping skills, and much more.
Counseling is not one size fits all, thus it is imperative to meet the unique need of each individual in order to achieve healing. Our goal is to provide a safe, accepting, and trusting environment for individuals to explore and identify their own person goals for counseling. This will assist with identifying and managing various ways to improve communication skills, coping skills, and much more.
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I work with adults, couples & families. I am highly trained and experienced (30 yrs.) with a faculty appointment at Yale School of Medicine, Dept. of Psychiatry. My stance is respectful, compassionate and nonjudgmental. Every person has the inherent ability to heal and grow, and my job is to foster this process. You can overcome your anxiety, depression, burnout, loneliness, isolation, relationship tangles and/or work difficulties. Many people that I have worked with go on to live better and more fulfilling lives. My other credentials include: Fulbright Scholar in Clinical Psychology; Member, American Family Therapy Academy.
I work with adults, couples & families. I am highly trained and experienced (30 yrs.) with a faculty appointment at Yale School of Medicine, Dept. of Psychiatry. My stance is respectful, compassionate and nonjudgmental. Every person has the inherent ability to heal and grow, and my job is to foster this process. You can overcome your anxiety, depression, burnout, loneliness, isolation, relationship tangles and/or work difficulties. Many people that I have worked with go on to live better and more fulfilling lives. My other credentials include: Fulbright Scholar in Clinical Psychology; Member, American Family Therapy Academy.
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Dr. Dobbs is an accomplished clinical psychologist with over fifteen years of experience between teaching and clinical work. She specializes in working with children, teens, and adults and has worked across various settings, including private practice, school, residential, and community mental health. Her therapeutic approach is rooted in the gold standard of treatment, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which provides faster, more effective results. With children and teens, she goes beyond the traditional confines of therapy by harnessing their natural creativity, integrating art, music, games, journaling, and other creative outlets.
Dr. Dobbs is an accomplished clinical psychologist with over fifteen years of experience between teaching and clinical work. She specializes in working with children, teens, and adults and has worked across various settings, including private practice, school, residential, and community mental health. Her therapeutic approach is rooted in the gold standard of treatment, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which provides faster, more effective results. With children and teens, she goes beyond the traditional confines of therapy by harnessing their natural creativity, integrating art, music, games, journaling, and other creative outlets.
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Patrice King
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fairfield, CT 06825 (Online Only)
Our time together is focused on you and working on taking the steps towards achieving your therapy goals. I take pride in building therapeutic relationships where the client's voice is most important. While working with me, one should know that I actively listen to my clients to learn who they are as human beings while assessing their needs. Respect and empathy guide my practice and interactions.
Our time together is focused on you and working on taking the steps towards achieving your therapy goals. I take pride in building therapeutic relationships where the client's voice is most important. While working with me, one should know that I actively listen to my clients to learn who they are as human beings while assessing their needs. Respect and empathy guide my practice and interactions.
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Soul Alignment Counseling LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bethel, CT 06801
Using a trauma-informed, holistic, and supportive yet challenging approach. We offer a combination of direct, but compassionate style of therapy. The pain of emotional wounding can be difficult to navigate through, but with the power of listening, and useful therapeutic tools, your journey of healing can be achieved. Depression, anxiety, trauma, and low self-esteem can impact anyone's quality of life and take a toll on their relationships. We're here to promote the importance of safety & quality self-care; as well as rebuilding intimacy and passion in your relationships through healing communication and conflict resolution skills.
Using a trauma-informed, holistic, and supportive yet challenging approach. We offer a combination of direct, but compassionate style of therapy. The pain of emotional wounding can be difficult to navigate through, but with the power of listening, and useful therapeutic tools, your journey of healing can be achieved. Depression, anxiety, trauma, and low self-esteem can impact anyone's quality of life and take a toll on their relationships. We're here to promote the importance of safety & quality self-care; as well as rebuilding intimacy and passion in your relationships through healing communication and conflict resolution skills.
![Photo of Carolyn Yates, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3e139097-99cd-41e4-aea6-17305562c891/2/320x400.jpeg)
Are you feeling overwhelmed by a recent life change? Perhaps it has been slowly building and the constant juggle of competing demands no longer seem sustainable. Change is not easy, however life transitions are often the catalyst for healthy growth. I can help you to unpack the negative thoughts, anxieties, and emotions to discover your triggers and identify patterns. Through this process, clients gain a sense of empowerment to create balance in their lives. The path to inner peace and happiness emerges out of insight and balance.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by a recent life change? Perhaps it has been slowly building and the constant juggle of competing demands no longer seem sustainable. Change is not easy, however life transitions are often the catalyst for healthy growth. I can help you to unpack the negative thoughts, anxieties, and emotions to discover your triggers and identify patterns. Through this process, clients gain a sense of empowerment to create balance in their lives. The path to inner peace and happiness emerges out of insight and balance.
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As a licensed marriage and family therapist with more than 25 years of experience I work closely with my clients to help them better manage life's stressors, explore and understand the origins of their behavior and develop the best methods of coping with and reducing the symptoms of relationship difficulties, depression, anxiety, loss, and family dysfunction.
I tailor my methods to each individual's needs and will work with you to develop the skills needed to reverse the destructive thoughts and habits that are holding you back.
As a licensed marriage and family therapist with more than 25 years of experience I work closely with my clients to help them better manage life's stressors, explore and understand the origins of their behavior and develop the best methods of coping with and reducing the symptoms of relationship difficulties, depression, anxiety, loss, and family dysfunction.
I tailor my methods to each individual's needs and will work with you to develop the skills needed to reverse the destructive thoughts and habits that are holding you back.
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Kellie Ebberup-Krug
Counselor, MSW, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Danbury, CT 06810 (Online Only)
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Please email versus calling for fastest response : ) I am here for you, period. We are all in this crazy thing called life together. I have been working with diverse populations for several years now. It might seem like everyone else has it all figured out on this planet, but they absolutely do not. We are all doing the best we can. Nobody is perfect. We learn everyday from the mistakes we make. If we didn't make mistakes, how would we grow? What you want to get out of therapy is what you will get. You are the expert in your life. I am here to help others meet their goals.
Please email versus calling for fastest response : ) I am here for you, period. We are all in this crazy thing called life together. I have been working with diverse populations for several years now. It might seem like everyone else has it all figured out on this planet, but they absolutely do not. We are all doing the best we can. Nobody is perfect. We learn everyday from the mistakes we make. If we didn't make mistakes, how would we grow? What you want to get out of therapy is what you will get. You are the expert in your life. I am here to help others meet their goals.
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I believe in the life-changing power of love, compassion, and integrating all parts of oneself. I work with individuals, couples, and families coping with a wide range of issues including: marital and relationship concerns, intimacy, codependency, parenting, trauma, grief, depression, self esteem, anxiety, and life adjustments.
I believe in the life-changing power of love, compassion, and integrating all parts of oneself. I work with individuals, couples, and families coping with a wide range of issues including: marital and relationship concerns, intimacy, codependency, parenting, trauma, grief, depression, self esteem, anxiety, and life adjustments.
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Agustina Hortel-Rios Lopez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Danbury, CT 06810
Hello and thank you for the opportunity! Welcome on this journey in which you are starting! My name is Agustina and I am here to listen. At times life stress can get in the way of achieving our goals whether they be emotionally, professionally or spiritually. In those instances I am here to help. Whether you are a child or adult, a family or a couple, I have experience in helping develop coping skills, healthy communication and working through issues that have stuck with us in order to achieve a better quality of life. I specialize in trauma and have worked with a variety of issues such as depression, anxiety and ADHD. Call today!
Hello and thank you for the opportunity! Welcome on this journey in which you are starting! My name is Agustina and I am here to listen. At times life stress can get in the way of achieving our goals whether they be emotionally, professionally or spiritually. In those instances I am here to help. Whether you are a child or adult, a family or a couple, I have experience in helping develop coping skills, healthy communication and working through issues that have stuck with us in order to achieve a better quality of life. I specialize in trauma and have worked with a variety of issues such as depression, anxiety and ADHD. Call today!
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I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate who specializes in anxiety, depression and relationship issues. My personal and professional experience has led me to my passion of helping people become empowered and feel their best selves. My philosophy is to listen with genuine compassion and empathy. I believe my clients are masters of their own lives, I am a mere compass to help guide them through challenges. I specialize in working with individuals and couples to help them improve emotional regulation, reduce interpersonal conflict, improve relationships (personal and professional) and develop their identity.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate who specializes in anxiety, depression and relationship issues. My personal and professional experience has led me to my passion of helping people become empowered and feel their best selves. My philosophy is to listen with genuine compassion and empathy. I believe my clients are masters of their own lives, I am a mere compass to help guide them through challenges. I specialize in working with individuals and couples to help them improve emotional regulation, reduce interpersonal conflict, improve relationships (personal and professional) and develop their identity.
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I specialize in treating children: preschool through middle school. When appropriate, parents are included in my sessions. My practice is based on NEW INSIGHTS into Children's Temperament, a program I developed while at New York University. INSIGHTS works by improving children's behavior and by teaching parents to use strategies specifically tailored to their child's unique temperament/personality. The program has scientifically proven to treat children with ADHD and other types of behavior problems --without the use of medication. INSIGHTS also assists children who are anxious cope better with their stressors.
I specialize in treating children: preschool through middle school. When appropriate, parents are included in my sessions. My practice is based on NEW INSIGHTS into Children's Temperament, a program I developed while at New York University. INSIGHTS works by improving children's behavior and by teaching parents to use strategies specifically tailored to their child's unique temperament/personality. The program has scientifically proven to treat children with ADHD and other types of behavior problems --without the use of medication. INSIGHTS also assists children who are anxious cope better with their stressors.
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My specialization is with children from early childhood through adolescence with emphasis on behavior management, Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), developmental and learning differences, ADHD and Executive Functioning, anxiety, depression and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). My practice focuses on developing outcome-based solutions with your child coming first. This means teaching them how to: identify potential problems, create tools and strategies to empower themselves, and show them how to develop healthy coping skills for successful outcomes. I concentrate on developing better thinking patterns, coping skills, and resiliency in the face of challenges so your child can alleviate his/her concerns before they become insurmountable.
My specialization is with children from early childhood through adolescence with emphasis on behavior management, Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), developmental and learning differences, ADHD and Executive Functioning, anxiety, depression and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). My practice focuses on developing outcome-based solutions with your child coming first. This means teaching them how to: identify potential problems, create tools and strategies to empower themselves, and show them how to develop healthy coping skills for successful outcomes. I concentrate on developing better thinking patterns, coping skills, and resiliency in the face of challenges so your child can alleviate his/her concerns before they become insurmountable.
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Welcome! I am truly grateful that you took the time to stop by and check out my profile. It takes strength and courage to move forward through life’s challenges and it is important to know when we need to ask for help. I am here to partner with you, to help you overcome the bumps in the road and to come through them with more personal insight and self-love. I believe in a trauma informed, holistic and person-centered approach. This means that I am here for you; to work at a pace that feels comfortable and safe. We will work together to build a trusting relationship and to outline your therapy goals.
Welcome! I am truly grateful that you took the time to stop by and check out my profile. It takes strength and courage to move forward through life’s challenges and it is important to know when we need to ask for help. I am here to partner with you, to help you overcome the bumps in the road and to come through them with more personal insight and self-love. I believe in a trauma informed, holistic and person-centered approach. This means that I am here for you; to work at a pace that feels comfortable and safe. We will work together to build a trusting relationship and to outline your therapy goals.
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I view my role as a therapist as a guide, helping you move away from thinking in black and white, encouraging a more flexible perspective, and giving you hope for the future. I lead with compassion and empathy, making you feel safe to share your feelings openly. You are not just another client but a unique individual with a story that deserves to be heard and understood. I can help you develop skills that will assist you in navigating emotions and life challenges as you move forward in your journey of healing and self-discovery.
I view my role as a therapist as a guide, helping you move away from thinking in black and white, encouraging a more flexible perspective, and giving you hope for the future. I lead with compassion and empathy, making you feel safe to share your feelings openly. You are not just another client but a unique individual with a story that deserves to be heard and understood. I can help you develop skills that will assist you in navigating emotions and life challenges as you move forward in your journey of healing and self-discovery.
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I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with twenty years of professional experience. I treat women and men who struggle with depression, anxiety, relationship problems and issues preventing one from living one's best life. I have ample experience treating both adolescents and adults and enjoy the experience of treating people during important life transitions such as late adolescence into young adulthood and transitions related to marriage and parenthood.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with twenty years of professional experience. I treat women and men who struggle with depression, anxiety, relationship problems and issues preventing one from living one's best life. I have ample experience treating both adolescents and adults and enjoy the experience of treating people during important life transitions such as late adolescence into young adulthood and transitions related to marriage and parenthood.
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Creating a trusting therapeutic relationship is my most valued aspect of the counseling process. I have experience working with a variety of clientele in the area including children and adolescents and their families, young adults, and adults. I have worked with individuals dealing with issues such as anxiety and stress, depression, divorce, anger management control, self esteem, and relationship/family struggles. I utilize an integrative approach in my work and will always join you where you are at in your journey.
Creating a trusting therapeutic relationship is my most valued aspect of the counseling process. I have experience working with a variety of clientele in the area including children and adolescents and their families, young adults, and adults. I have worked with individuals dealing with issues such as anxiety and stress, depression, divorce, anger management control, self esteem, and relationship/family struggles. I utilize an integrative approach in my work and will always join you where you are at in your journey.
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Therapy is wholistic process where acknowledges our problems allow us to work on fixing them. Life has its way of messing up all our plans , finding a safe space to disclose our stressors is integral to healing. I work with young adults / adults and elderly clients on learning how to heal.
Therapy is wholistic process where acknowledges our problems allow us to work on fixing them. Life has its way of messing up all our plans , finding a safe space to disclose our stressors is integral to healing. I work with young adults / adults and elderly clients on learning how to heal.
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Female Therapists
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.